Major online travel agencies backing the EU’s review code want to be seen as increasing trust in their reviews, but enforcement will determine if it’s more than PR.
It's a critical moment for Airbnb to do some explaining — and listening — to its largest hosts about policy changes. Many of the policy tweaks also dramatically affect individual hosts, who won't be represented.
As governments gear up for COP30 in Brazil, climate pledges are piling up, and for the travel sector, they’re more than just diplomatic gestures. These are potential mandates.
Oyo-parent Prism has been steadily and aggressively moving towards premiumization to capitalize on changing trends within India. The latest funding gives it the necessary capital to make the pivot as it prepares for an IPO.
MakeMyTrip wants to be a superapp. And for that, partnerships with major destinations seem to be crucial, especially as it scales its experiences vertical.
The fragmented landscape of hotel sustainability data has long hindered both consumers and operators. By centralizing disclosures, Travalyst and its partners could make environmental transparency a baseline expectation, and redefine how travelers choose where to stay.
Thailand is the next natural move for Akasa Air in view of the rising demand for the destination among Indian travelers. However, the carrier's choice of Phuket as the entry point is a deviation from the trend other airlines are following.